Coming off the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts were back at it again on Monday at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana for ‘Day 5’ of team training camp, and for the first time in full pads!
Here are some of the key takeaways from members of the local media:
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesColts QBs Have a Solid Showing Relatively Speaking
Colts practice observations, Day 5 Best day for the QBs by FAR. Only real incompletions were drops. Anthony Richardson didn’t have a ball hit the ground in 11-on-11 and uncorked a few gorgeous fades Drops are still happening. Surprising to see from
ADPittman and Downs
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025
Easily best day for Colts QBs. Anthony Richardson 6 of 6 in team sessions. Daniel jones 3 of 4. Michael Pittman dropped one INC.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) July 28, 2025
Quick takeaway from the first day of full pads at #Colts training camp is that I genuinely felt like both quarterbacks had solid showings.
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025
The passcatchers held up their end of the bargain today (at most 2 drops) while the QBs limited mistakes. Great way to start real football.
Nice day for both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) July 28, 2025
50/50 split is the plan again this week.
Full pads the plan again for tomorrow morning.
HC Shane Steichen on a solid day from both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones:
— Larra Overton (@LarraOverton) July 28, 2025
“Both of them were solid.
Throwing with accuracy, rhythm and good timing.”#Colts
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPunter Rigo in Midseason Form
Rigoberto Sanchez with a clinical showing in the team’s first punt period of the day. A trio of 70+ yard boots and a couple of coffin corners. #Colts
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesReturning Braden Smith Feeling Better Mentally
Braden:
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) July 28, 2025
*This is probably the best I've felt in a really long time.
*I've learned a lot about myself . . . I've got a great support system here and at home.
*(last year) Mentally, no matter where I went, I couldn't really escape what I was going through. https://t.co/b0FJsnh1hP
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOther Colts Starting Wideouts Still Quiet
A really ugly drop today from WR Michael Pittman Jr. I'd really like to see him and Josh Downs pick it up. I wouldn't say either guy has performed poorly. Not at all. Just underwhelming, I guess. No Alec Pierce today. He's dealing with a foot blister but should be fine. END.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) July 28, 2025
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesColts Secondary Collectively Shines Again
Secondary continues to be impressive. The playmaking is something we haven't seen consistently for a while. Rookie Justin Walley had a nice PBU vs Tyler Warren and Cam Bynum continues to be around the ball, per usual. 3/
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) July 28, 2025
Some clarifying thoughts:
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025
Drops were running rampant before today, and other than maybe a couple of blatant drops, there were numerous instances of the defender jarring the ball loose at the catch point (good D as opposed to drops by passcatchers).
The DBs are legit..
More highlights:
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025
- multiple Camryn Bynum PBUs
- impressive from behind play by JuJu
- Jaylon Jones a little handsy but good coverage nonetheless
- Laquon Treadwell mossed Justin Walley
Not a lot of bad tbh other than a slight under thrown fade from AR to MPJ for an INT
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesJaylon Jones Standing Out at CB2
First day of 1-on-1’s in pads is always fun, and Jaylon Jones just put on a clinic with four stops in four tries, including a fade he nearly picked off from Anthony Richardson.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025
The CB2 battle remains fascinating.
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWalley’s World?
Perfectly timed coverage by rookie Justin Walley to break up a beautiful deep pass from Jones to TE Tyler Warren.
— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) July 28, 2025
Walley continues to impress this camp. #Colts #ForTheShoe
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesRookie DJ Giddens in Driver’s Seat for RB2 Job
Colts practice observations, Day 5
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025
Justin Walley made a great PBU vs. Tyler Warren. His first highlight
Laiatu Latu and Matt Goncalves impressed in 1-on-1 pass rush drills
DJ Giddens looks like something new at RB2 — good vision, nice cuts, solid speed and soft hands
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAD Mitchell Has Rebound Day
Two times in a row AD Mitchell beats Charvarius Ward big time in one-on-one drills. Second time is good for a 40-yard touchdown. #Colts #ForTheShoe
— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) July 28, 2025
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Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNo Pierce, But Kenny Comes Back
#Colts WR Alec Pierce is not practicing today.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 28, 2025
CB Kenny Moore II (knee) is back practicing today.
#Colts HC Shane Steichen says WR Alec Pierce missed practice today because of a blister on his foot.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 28, 2025
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